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Turntables for PJ Vinyl - which one?

CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
edited March 2009 in The Porch
Just looking online at some turntables. There was another thread on here which touched on the subject, but I'd like for those who know to tell the pros and cons of certain types.

Here's a listing of turntables. Do some of them sound better or something?

Thanks for any input!

http://www.pricegrabber.com/turntable/p ... uery_link/
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*NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
*MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
*Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
*Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
*Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
*VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
*EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
*Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
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  • Red Lukin2Red Lukin2 Posts: 108
    I'm no expert, but I know different turntables can make a huge difference in sound, especially if hooked up with a good quality receiver and speakers. Personally Pro-ject is near the top of my list; the model would depend on your budget. Here's their website http://www.project-audio.com

    Edit: may want to check out Rega as well if you're looking for one on the better end of the scale... www.rega.co.uk
  • FrankY59FrankY59 Posts: 1,049
    Yep, I too am ready to invest in a turntable with the release of the Super Deluxe Collector' Edition! I have been looking through Amazon and their reviews and quickly realized their is a beginner range of $80 to $110 than another range of $180 to $200 than $100 increments thereafter. So the question you should ask yourself is what is your reasoning for wanting one. If you actually want to listen to LPs on a calm night than you may consider a higher end machine. My main objective is to transfer vinyl to digital and I really like the Audio Technica AT-LP2DUSB LP-to-Digital Recording System with USB as seen on Amazon. Albeit it is sold through a third party, with shipping it is still about $95 and is the best deal. It got really great reviews compared to others in this price range with the only flaws being the PC converting software not being so user friendly. Fortunately, I have a Mac and the software for it is a cinch. Also, if I read correctly, it can connect through an auxillary jack of an existing stereo and can record cassette into a digital file as well! Sold!

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  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    Good questions.

    I suppose my budget is on the relatively lower side. I was hoping to hear something for different price brackets like:

    For $89 to $120 you won't hear much low end, but X brand is the best in that price range.
    For $200 to $300 you'll hear more presence, especially on the Y brand.
    For ....

    ...and so on.
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    *NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
    *MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
    *Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
    *Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
    *Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
    *VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
    *EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
    *Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
  • mjbmjb Posts: 1,315
    "Technics SL1200 - great value for a "low to mid range" priced player. Can be found on eBay in the $300-$400 range. New on Amazon $400 - $500 depending on the model. You can't go wrong with it. Its the rest of the setup I am having trouble sourcing without spending huge dollars.
  • benjsbenjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,215
    mjb wrote:
    "Technics SL1200 - great value for a "low to mid range" priced player. Can be found on eBay in the $300-$400 range. New on Amazon $400 - $500 depending on the model. You can't go wrong with it. Its the rest of the setup I am having trouble sourcing without spending huge dollars.
    Agreed. Also worth investing a little more for a nicer cartridge.. I went for the Shure m97xe, and it sounds great with the 1200MK2. I found mine on craigslist - I got pretty lucky with mine.
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  • FrankY59FrankY59 Posts: 1,049
    How do you know if it is a nice cartridge or not?! What do you look for?!
  • Gardengrl23Gardengrl23 Posts: 22
    benjs wrote:
    mjb wrote:
    "Technics SL1200 - great value for a "low to mid range" priced player. Can be found on eBay in the $300-$400 range. New on Amazon $400 - $500 depending on the model. You can't go wrong with it. Its the rest of the setup I am having trouble sourcing without spending huge dollars.
    Agreed. Also worth investing a little more for a nicer cartridge.. I went for the Shure m97xe, and it sounds great with the 1200MK2. I found mine on craigslist - I got pretty lucky with mine.

    I agree with both mjb and benjs. What you need is a good direct drive table and a good audiophile cartridge. Technics makes the best direct drive tables and the Shure m97xe is a great audiophile cartridge. Amazon was selling these cartridges a few months ago for around $50, which is a pretty good price for a cartridge this good. If you can't afford a SL1200, you can look on ebay or craigslist at older Technics models. I got my first Technics table, a SL5100, for about $50. It is a great table from the late '70s. If you go this route, just make sure you ask lots of questions and make sure everything is in working order.
  • anakin_pdxanakin_pdx Posts: 393
    I have to agree about the Technics SL1200. I'd been wanting a turntable for a long time and did a lot of research. Finally decided on the Technics about a year ago, and it's a great turntable. If you're just wanting to convert vinyl to a digital form a cheaper turntable will work, but if you want to sit back and enjoy the music, I'd steer clear of any of the $100 ones.

    If you do want it for listening and not converting, definitely shop around for a used one if you can't afford new. I think I paid around $450 for mine new. I had to save up a few months, but it was worth it. If you want to enjoy vinyl for years to come it's worth the investment.

    Also if you buy a used one, I'd definitely put a new needle on there since a poor or misused needle can damage the vinyl. I use an Audio Technica AT440MLa. I think I paid around $80 for it. But anything in the $50+ range is a good quality needle and will last if you take care of it.
  • TheDecline13TheDecline13 Posts: 990
    i tend to stay away from direct drive's they tend to give more back ground noise
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